New Delhi, March 14 The Delhi Forest Department is planning a four-year eco-restoration project to remove 'kikar' and other invasive species from the Ridge forests of the national capital, officials said on Saturday.
According to the officials, the project is being undertaken under a working plan approved by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
The project is part of the working plan for the forests of the National Capital Territory of Delhi for the period 2026-27 to 2036-37.
The project was discussed during a meeting of the Delhi Tree Authority last month.
The plan identifies invasive species such as Prosopis juliflora (kikar), Leucaena leucocephala, and eucalyptus as threats to native biodiversity in Ridge forest areas.
"The plan requires final clearance from the Supreme Court as the Ridge is under judicial protection. Any major intervention in the forest area requires prior approval from the court," a senior official told